Career and Academic Resources

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Are you strongly focused on studying a critical language, and using your language skills in your career? Are you very interested in working for the US government in an internationally-related role? If so, learn about the Boren Scholarship program!

The BorenScholarship is aimed at undergraduates (US citizens) who want to study abroad for one or two semesters (preferably) in 2019-20 in non-traditional regions and countries, and who are interested in learning the languages of those areas. Maryland has ranked # 1 in the nation in BorenScholarships awarded for the past 7 years!!!

Eligible regions include Africa, South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and former Soviet Republics, Latin America, and the Middle East. (BorenScholarships MAY NOT be used for study in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.) BorenScholarshipsmay be used for study abroad in Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and/or Spring 2020.

*The BorenScholarship is a U.S. Government-funded award that seeks applicants who have a strong interest in future Government service; the award carries a one-year service expectation.*

Attend an info session to learn more about the BorenScholarship. Please write to nsepboren@umd.edu to let us know which session you plan to attend. (If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address).

All Maryland applicants for the BorenScholarship must take part in a required campus review process which is designed to help you strengthen your application. The deadline for Maryland¹s review process is FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019.

Are you aiming at a career in International Affairs? Learn about the Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment program - students with financial need and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department and USAID Foreign Services are encouraged to apply.

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. **Students with financial need and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the State Department and USAID Foreign Services are encouraged to apply.**

The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program program takes place at Howard University in Washington DC for six weeks beginning in mid-June. It includes academic courses and additional seminars and visits to give students exposure to key policymakers and practitioners of international affairs.

Who Can Apply: U.S. Citizens – Full-time undergraduate students (first-year students see note below) – GPA of 3.2 or higher required – all majors – Students with financial need and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service are encouraged to apply.

IMPORTANT: The selection committee may consider students who have completed their first year by the start of the program if these students have outstanding academic backgrounds and significant international experience.

Attend a National Scholarships Office info session to learn more:

Tuesday, November 6, 12:30 - 1:00 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, November 7, 12:30 - 1:00 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, November 8, 4:30 - 5:00 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Friday, November 9, 10:30 - 11:00 am, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

PLEASE RSVP to scholarships@umd.eduindicating the session you plan to attend. If you cannot attend and would like to learn more, please write to the same address.

Award Amount: Students who are accepted receive tuition, travel, room and board, as well as a $3,200 stipend for the program. The program provides 9 credits - some or all of these may be transferable to the University of Maryland.

Are you ready to expand your cultural horizons and share your language and culture with French students? The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months teaching English to French students of all ages. Each year, over 1,300 American citizens and permanent residents teach in public schools across all regions of France and in the overseas departments of French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion.

Who can apply: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who are graduating seniors, recent graduates, or graduate students between the ages of 20-30. Proficiency in French (at least 3 semesters) or experience living in a Francophone country is required. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is highly recommended.

The Academic Achievement Programs' Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a competitive program designed to prepare high academic achievers from traditionally underrepresented groups to matriculate into graduate programs & earn doctoral or terminal degrees.

US-UKFulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for U.S. citizens to come to the UK. These expenses-paid summer programs provide the opportunity for U.S. undergraduates (U.S. citizens, aged over 18, see eligibility details below), with at least two years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the UK on a three or four week academic and cultural summer program.

Participants in these programs will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills.

The Summer Institutes will cover the majority of participant costs. This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the host university/institution, accommodation and meals and in some cases a small daily allowance.

The program application will open in early December. This was the list of Summer Institutes available for US students in 2018:

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens; have a GPA of 3.7 or higher; be 18 or older; be a second or first year student, and/or have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes.

Please note: this program gives preference to students who have had little or no study or travel outside of the US.

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will soon be accepting applications from undergraduate students seeking funding for Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 learning experiences. If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an experiential learning opportunity, apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds. Note that BSOS accepts applications for these funds on a biannual basis. During the Fall semester for Winter & Spring learning experiences and during the Spring semester for Summer & Fall experiences.

Have completed at least one semester (Spring 2018 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.

Have at least one semester (Spring 2019 or later) left as a student at the University of Maryland - Awards will be made for Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 experiences, thus seniors who are graduating Winter 2019 are ineligible to apply.

Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP track housed within BSOS.

Submit a complete application (all questions answered) by the deadline November 19 at 9 AM. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Complete the learning experience for which you apply in Winter 2019 or Spring 2019. If you choose not to complete the experience, you must notify the Selection Committee (bsos-scholarships@umd.edu) and the funds will be rescinded.

Notification date is December 7. All recipients should plan to attend the college’s scholarship dinner in the spring semester. Questions regarding BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds or the application process should be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Have completed at least one semester (Fall 2018 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.

Have at least one semester (Fall 2019 or later) left as a student at the University of Maryland - Awards will be made for Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 experiences, thus seniors who are graduating Spring 2019 are ineligible to apply.

Be enrolled in a BSOS major or an ENSP track housed within BSOS.

Submit a complete application (all questions answered) by the deadline (TBD). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Complete the learning experience for which you apply in Summer 2019 or Fall 2019. If you choose not to complete the experience, you must notify the Selection Committee (bsos-scholarships@umd.edu) and the funds will be rescinded.

Preference in selecting awardees will be given for activities where financial obstacles would likely prevent a student from participating.

Preference will be given for experiences in not-for-profit, government, or educational organizations, rather than in for-profit companies.

Preference will be given for NEW, rather than continuing, experiences (i.e. starting a new internship, as opposed to continuing in a position from a previous semester or summer).

These funds are NOT designated for study abroad experiences. Visit the Education Abroad Scholarships page to learn more about study abroad funding.

Students may apply for funding for more than one learning experience per application cycle, but may only receive funding for one experience.

Recipients will be recognized at the college’s Scholarship & Donor Recognition Dinner.

These funds will be deposited directly into the student’s university account. If the account has outstanding debts or bills, the funds will be applied towards the amount owed first before any remaining funds are distributed to the student. If you are receiving other financial aid or scholarships you should speak with a Financial Aid counselor to determine whether the funds from this scholarship will impact your Financial Aid package. The Office of Student Financial Aid can be reached at 301-314-9000.

The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) at the University of Maryland is pleased to once again offer a 10-week summer internship to rising juniors and seniors with an interest in survey methodology.

JPSM, in a unique partnership, brings together faculty from the University of Maryland and the University of Michigan, as well as researchers from Westat, a leading survey organization based in Rockville, MD. Through its educational offerings the Joint Program attempts to serve both professionals currently working in statistical agencies and survey organizations, and to educate the next generation of survey professionals.

Each summer JPSM sponsors a JuniorFellows Program for a limited number of extremely successful and talented undergraduate students. Successful applicants are granted paid research assistantships in a Federal or private statistical agency in the Washington, DC area. They participate in weekly seminars at JPSM and elsewhere in the area on survey methodology and career options in survey research. Throughout the summer students learn about surveys, statistics, graduate studies, and how statistical agencies and survey organizations work, and they meet other students from across the country along with the JPSM faculty.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Each year the University of Maryland, College Park in addition to the other institutions in the University System of Maryland are invited to nominate candidates for this prestigious position to the University System of Maryland Student Council. Our single nominee is then reviewed by the System Student Council and their finalists are forwarded to the Chancellor and from his desk they are forwarded to the Governor. In the past, College Park has been represented by outstanding scholar leaders.

Below, please will find a link to the detailed position description as well as a link to the application form.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

The Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) is pleased to announce the launch of its fall undergraduate internship and graduate fellowship program with the generous support of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s Vision & Call program. This program seeks to cultivate the next generation of Christian leaders that are passionate about religious freedom, international affairs, and peacebuilding. Interns will work in an agile and innovative NGO environment that engages foreign governments and civil society leaders, Capitol Hill, and the donor community. The program features an intensive training program on faith and leadership as well as the benefit of joining the Murdock Trust’s growing Vision & Call Network and have the opportunity to participate in a Vision & Call intern retreat in Yelm, Washington in the fall. IGE has 4 paid positions for the fall semester, based in Washington, DC.

IGE seeks self-motivated individuals with excellent writing, interpersonal, and administrative skills. Ideal candidates should have experience with any of the following skills: videography, graphic communication, digital marketing, fundraising, photography, networking, event planning, and research. The ideal candidate desires to integrate their faith commitment with vocation; possesses a strong interest in international affairs; is capable of working independently; and pays attention to details and adheres to deadlines and professional standards of excellence.

Interns’ responsibilities may include:

Drafting and editing reports, correspondence, and grant proposals

Growing IGE’s online presence

Creating marketing pieces: print and online

Researching new funding opportunities

Fundraising

Documenting IGE activities through video and photography

Providing logistical assistance for overseas trips and local events

Helping organize weekly meetings on Capitol Hill with government officials and NGO leaders

IGE seeks self-motivated individuals with excellent writing, interpersonal, and administrative skills. The ideal candidate is a creative individual with experience and a passion for connecting with current and future partners and donors along with strong proposal writing skills. The ideal candidate desires to integrate their faith commitment with vocation; possesses a strong interest in international affairs; is capable of working independently; and pays attention to details and adheres to deadlines and professional standards of excellence.

IGE seeks self-motivated highly creative individuals with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digial campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate. The ideal candidate has a passion for connecting with current and future partners and donors and a proven track record of SEO management, social media marketing, and content generation. The ideal candidate desires to integrate their faith commitment with vocation; possesses a strong interest in international affairs; is capable of working independently; and pays attention to details and adheres to deadlines and professional standards of excellence.

Fellows' responsibilities may include:

Growing IGE’s online presence and developing brand awareness

Planning and executing all digital marketing, social media, and campaigns

Identifying trends and insights, and optimizing strategy based on the insights

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